# Tone vs Basic Pitch

The clearest difference is price: Tone at Free against Basic Pitch's $1.99. Tone also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 11) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). Basic Pitch's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Tone is free to download; Basic Pitch costs $1.99 up front. Tone sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Basic Pitch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Basic Pitch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tone has 10K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Tone's written reviews are positive against 67% of Basic Pitch's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tone | Basic Pitch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-learn-perfect-pitch/id1139019670/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-pitch/id6448245188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 47 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Coda Labs Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139019669) | [Carlos DeSoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505427949) |

## What reviewers say

### Tone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tone-learn-perfect-pitch/id1139019670)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app is a game designed to enhance your auditory skills and help you achieve perfect pitch. It offers various modes and customization options to suit different learning levels, from beginner to expert. Track your progress visually and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Improve ear training, Learn perfect pitch, Adjustable difficulty levels, Practice mode with reference pitch, Recognize musical intervals and chords, Visualize progress with graphs, Compete with friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 Day Free Trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 7 Day Free Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Tone Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| 7 Day Free Trial | $64.99 | per 3 months |
| 7 Day Free Trial | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| 7 Day Free Trial | $99.99 | per year |
| 7 Day Free Trial | $129.99 | per year |
| Coffee for Seth and Daniel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Themes | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for learning music notes
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 Helps improve pitch recognition
- 👍 Useful for musicians of all levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Requires sign-up before trying
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when pausing and resuming
- Keyboard input issues with black keys
- Inconsistent note identification

**Requested features**

- Ability to hear wrong and correct notes
- Melodic interval practice
- Arpeggio and chord practice
- Progress tracking and statistics
- Ability to use own instrument for input


### Basic Pitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-pitch/id6448245188)

This app makes music education engaging for all skill levels. It offers a gamified approach to ear training and sight-singing, essential skills for musicians. Learn to identify pitches, intervals, scales, chords, and rhythms through interactive exercises.

**Highlights:** Gamified music education, Ear training exercises, Sight-singing practice, Learn music theory concepts, Identify pitches and intervals, Chord and rhythm recognition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tone free?

Tone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Basic Pitch free?

Basic Pitch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tone or Basic Pitch?

Basic Pitch is rated higher. Tone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Basic Pitch averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Tone or Basic Pitch have ads?

Neither Tone nor Basic Pitch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tone or Basic Pitch?

Tone ships an update every 5 weeks, and Basic Pitch every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tone was updated on September 30, 2026 and Basic Pitch on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*